Google Maps is undergoing a major AI-driven transformation, integrating Gemini AI to offer a more conversational, hands-free experience. The redesign enables users to ask for directions and nearby recommendations, with improved precision using landmarks instead of distance cues. The update will roll out to iPhone and Android users.

New York: Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger’s seat.

Fueled by Google’s Gemini AI technology , the world’s most popular navigation app will become a more conversational companion as part of a redesign announced Wednesday.

The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an insightful passenger able to direct a driver to a destination while also providing nearb

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